About This Lesson
This lesson compares responses to natural disasters in (more economically developed countries) MEDCs and (less economically developed countries) LEDCs. Students use Google Search, News, Images, Maps and Earth to find information about natural disasters that have occurred in both MEDCs and LEDCs. They make notes on causes, immediate, short and long term effects and human responses and then use these notes and images to put together a presentation. Students can also create a My Map in Google Maps, plotting the information and images they've found in placemarks on a map of the world.
In the US this lesson would closely align with Geography (Environment and Conservation).
This is a good lesson to get students engaged, Also, the ability to pick their own natural disaster leads for differentiation with the students.
I think this lesson plan would be a success with most students as long as it is used in the correct grade level and content.